Richard Smallwood stats
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R. Smallwood
Bristol RoversMidfielder
R. Smallwood vs Salford City
7 games played, 1 more on the benchRichard Smallwood's next match is on Tuesday at 19:45 against Salford City. See how Richard Smallwood did in earlier matches against Salford City.
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BRRvSAL
Tuesday 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Bristol Rovers v Salford City, TuesdayWhat Salford City allow right central midfielders
Position stats16 appearances at RCM against Salford City in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersRichard Smallwood 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Richard Smallwood has appeared in 10 League Two matches this season, totalling 698 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Attacking stats
Richard Smallwood has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 175 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Richard Smallwood has 0 assists and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 78 minutes. Richard Smallwood has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Richard Smallwood has completed 201 of 256 passes at 79% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Richard Smallwood completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
Richard Smallwood makes 22 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Richard Smallwood has committed 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Bristol Rovers squad
S. Forde
22 yrs#7
J. Quigley29 yrs#9
B. Kamwa
26 yrs#10
E. Harrison
32 yrs#19P. Sanyaolu18 yrs#27
F. Cavegn
24 yrs#29R. Russell-Denny20 yrs#8J. Aitchison
26 yrs#11R. Smallwood35 yrs#21
T. Leigh26 yrs#24
R. De Havilland25 yrs#33
26 yrs
28 yrs
25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 41 | 2,962 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 84 | 6.65 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.13 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.69 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 43 | 3,791 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 122 | 7.20 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.73 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 42 | 3,449 | 1 | 2 | 58 | 93 | 7.21 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.88 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 47 | 4,201 | 3 | 6 | 82 | 120 | 7.38 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7.19 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 42 | 3,428 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 98 | 7.09 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.83 |
About Richard Smallwood
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Richard Smallwood has featured across 10 appearances (9 starts), totalling 698 minutes. Richard Smallwood has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Richard Smallwood has created 9 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Richard Smallwood has contributed 9 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Richard Smallwood has registered 22 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 201 from 256 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Richard Smallwood has won 35 of 68 total duels.
Discipline
Richard Smallwood has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 2.
About Richard Smallwood
Richard Smallwood is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for Bristol Rovers in the League Two, representing England. Richard Smallwood is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 29 December 1990.
Most recent appearance
Richard Smallwood's most recent match was away at Shrewsbury Town on September 20th. Bristol Rovers lost 1-0. Richard Smallwood played 58 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- September 20th1-0 lossatShrewsbury Town(58 mins, rating 6.48)
- November 2nd1-3 lossvsBarnet(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 3rd3-1 lossatCrewe Alexandra(46 mins, rating 6.28)
- July 5th1-0 winvsExeter City(90 mins, rating 6.54)
- May 5th3-0 lossatGillingham(90 mins, rating 6.36)
Next fixture
Richard Smallwood and Bristol Rovers are next in action on October 4th against Salford City in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol Rovers vs Salford City match preview.
Teammates at Bristol Rovers
Richard Smallwood currently plays alongside Tom James, Riley Harbottle, Macauley Southam-Hales, Fabrizio Cavegn, Tommy Leigh, Kofi Balmer, Arvin Appiah, Clinton Mola, Bobby Kamwa, Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny, Joe Quigley, Keenan Gough, Charlie Binns, Ben Purrington, Shaq Forde, Jack Sparkes, Jack Aitchison, Ciarán Kelly, Richard Smallwood, Ryan De Havilland, Philip Sanyaolu, Alfie Kilgour, Ellis Harrison and Brad Young at Bristol Rovers.